TPCSA is pleased to share its 2024-25 annual report, Making Bold Moves. In the sections ahead, you'll learn how we have been moving the needle for member schools across the state—from piloting new programs to setting records for advocacy engagement and the Texas Public Charter Schools Conference.
This report also celebrates a milestone years in the making. On June 4, 2025, Governor Abbott signed HB 2 into law, marking a $100 million annual increase in charter school facilities funding. Beyond the immediate benefit for 436,000 Texas public charter school students, this success represents years of thoughtful research and communications, intentional relationship-building, and the unified voice we bring to every policy conversation that impacts students.
To our donors and sponsors who make this mission possible, to our member schools who trust us to be their voice in Austin, and to the lawmakers, partners, and advocates for Texas public charter schools—thank you. Your dedication to high-quality educational opportunities drives everything we do. Keep scrolling for an interactive digital version of the annual report, or download a copy below.
TPCSA is pleased to share its 2024-25 annual report, Making Bold Moves. In the sections ahead, you'll learn how we have been moving the needle for member schools across the state—from piloting new programs to setting records for advocacy engagement and the Texas Public Charter Schools Conference.
This report also celebrates a milestone years in the making. On June 4, 2025, Governor Abbott signed HB 2 into law, marking a $100 million annual increase in charter school facilities funding. Beyond the immediate benefit for 436,000 Texas public charter school students, this success represents years of thoughtful research and communications, intentional relationship-building, and the unified voice we bring to every policy conversation that impacts students.
To our donors and sponsors who make this mission possible, to our member schools who trust us to be their voice in Austin, and to the lawmakers, partners, and advocates for Texas public charter schools—thank you. Your dedication to high-quality educational opportunities drives everything we do. Keep scrolling for an interactive digital version of the annual report, or download a copy below.
TPCSA is pleased to share its 2024-25 annual report, Making Bold Moves. In the sections ahead, you'll learn how we have been moving the needle for member schools across the state—from piloting new programs to setting records for advocacy engagement and the Texas Public Charter Schools Conference.
This report also celebrates a milestone years in the making. On June 4, 2025, Governor Abbott signed HB 2 into law, marking a $100 million annual increase in charter school facilities funding. Beyond the immediate benefit for 436,000 Texas public charter school students, this success represents years of thoughtful research and communications, intentional relationship-building, and the unified voice we bring to every policy conversation that impacts students.
To our donors and sponsors who make this mission possible, to our member schools who trust us to be their voice in Austin, and to the lawmakers, partners, and advocates for Texas public charter schools—thank you. Your dedication to high-quality educational opportunities drives everything we do. Keep scrolling for an interactive digital version of the annual report, or download a copy below.
TPCSA is pleased to share its 2024-25 annual report, Making Bold Moves. In the sections ahead, you'll learn how we have been moving the needle for member schools across the state—from piloting new programs to setting records for advocacy engagement and the Texas Public Charter Schools Conference.
This report also celebrates a milestone years in the making. On June 4, 2025, Governor Abbott signed HB 2 into law, marking a $100 million annual increase in charter school facilities funding. Beyond the immediate benefit for 436,000 Texas public charter school students, this success represents years of thoughtful research and communications, intentional relationship-building, and the unified voice we bring to every policy conversation that impacts students.
To our donors and sponsors who make this mission possible, to our member schools who trust us to be their voice in Austin, and to the lawmakers, partners, and advocates for Texas public charter schools—thank you. Your dedication to high-quality educational opportunities drives everything we do. Keep scrolling for an interactive digital version of the annual report, or download a copy below.
The road to success during the 89th Texas Legislative Session was paved long before the bang of the opening gavel. Countless policy conversations and authentic relationship-building over many years positioned TPCSA to bring home a historic win.
Across five fast-paced months, TPCSA analyzed more than 1,200 education bills and monitored 175 hours of education committee hearings. We connected with lawmakers and prepared champions to back charters under the spotlight. We activated our advocates both online and in person. And in the end, we delivered on our promise to create and protect educational opportunities statewide.
In June, TPCSA and leaders from a few member schools attended the signing of House Bill 2. It was exciting to witness Governor Greg Abbott sign this significant piece of legislation into law.
The road to success during the 89th Texas Legislative Session was paved long before the bang of the opening gavel. Countless policy conversations and authentic relationship-building over many years positioned TPCSA to bring home a historic win.
Across five fast-paced months, TPCSA analyzed more than 1,200 education bills and monitored 175 hours of education committee hearings. We connected with lawmakers and prepared champions to back charters under the spotlight. We activated our advocates both online and in person. And in the end, we delivered on our promise to create and protect educational opportunities statewide.
In June, TPCSA and leaders from a few member schools attended the signing of House Bill 2. It was exciting to witness Governor Greg Abbott sign this significant piece of legislation into law.
The road to success during the 89th Texas Legislative Session was paved long before the bang of the opening gavel. Countless policy conversations and authentic relationship-building over many years positioned TPCSA to bring home a historic win.
Across five fast-paced months, TPCSA analyzed more than 1,200 education bills and monitored 175 hours of education committee hearings. We connected with lawmakers and prepared champions to back charters under the spotlight. We activated our advocates both online and in person. And in the end, we delivered on our promise to create and protect educational opportunities statewide.
In June, TPCSA and leaders from a few member schools attended the signing of House Bill 2. It was exciting to witness Governor Greg Abbott sign this significant piece of legislation into law.
The road to success during the 89th Texas Legislative Session was paved long before the bang of the opening gavel. Countless policy conversations and authentic relationship-building over many years positioned TPCSA to bring home a historic win.
Across five fast-paced months, TPCSA analyzed more than 1,200 education bills and monitored 175 hours of education committee hearings. We connected with lawmakers and prepared champions to back charters under the spotlight. We activated our advocates both online and in person. And in the end, we delivered on our promise to create and protect educational opportunities statewide.
In June, TPCSA and leaders from a few member schools attended the signing of House Bill 2. It was exciting to witness Governor Greg Abbott sign this significant piece of legislation into law.
All bills (11) and amendments (5) harmful to public charter schools were defeated, preventing new red tape and restrictions on charter school autonomy.
All bills (11) and amendments (5) harmful to public charter schools were defeated, preventing new red tape and restrictions on charter school autonomy.
After years of advocacy, the $60 million cap on charter school facilities funding was repealed in 2025. As a result, public charter schools will receive about $100 million more per year. Additional changes make more charters eligible for facilities funding and add flexibility in spending.
With the cap lifted, facilities funding will continue to grow as more students enroll in public charter schools.
We also ensured that charter schools were included in the new Allotment for Basic Costs—an additional $46 million for charters next year.
After years of advocacy, the $60 million cap on charter school facilities funding was repealed in 2025. As a result, public charter schools will receive about $100 million more per year. Additional changes make more charters eligible for facilities funding and add flexibility in spending.
With the cap lifted, facilities funding will continue to grow as more students enroll in public charter schools.
We also ensured that charter schools were included in the new Allotment for Basic Costs—an additional $46 million for charters next year.
After years of advocacy, the $60 million cap on charter school facilities funding was repealed in 2025. As a result, public charter schools will receive about $100 million more per year. Additional changes make more charters eligible for facilities funding and add flexibility in spending.
With the cap lifted, facilities funding will continue to grow as more students enroll in public charter schools.
We also ensured that charter schools were included in the new Allotment for Basic Costs—an additional $46 million for charters next year.
After years of advocacy, the $60 million cap on charter school facilities funding was repealed in 2025. As a result, public charter schools will receive about $100 million more per year. Additional changes make more charters eligible for facilities funding and add flexibility in spending.
With the cap lifted, facilities funding will continue to grow as more students enroll in public charter schools.
We also ensured that charter schools were included in the new Allotment for Basic Costs—an additional $46 million for charters next year.
After years of advocacy, the $60 million cap on charter school facilities funding was repealed in 2025. As a result, public charter schools will receive about $100 million more per year. Additional changes make more charters eligible for facilities funding and add flexibility in spending.
With the cap lifted, facilities funding will continue to grow as more students enroll in public charter schools.
We also ensured that charter schools were included in the new Allotment for Basic Costs—an additional $46 million for charters next year.
In the last six years, the Texas charter community has established strong relationships with legislative and State Board of Education (SBOE) champions who recognize the unique value of public charter schools—and the urgent need for flexibility and resources to help them thrive. But this important work is never finished.
Throughout 2024-25, TPCSA facilitated numerous opportunities for lawmakers to see their local charter schools in action. Member charter schools put their advocacy efforts into overdrive, completing a record 657 engagements with state, local, and national lawmakers or their staffers.
In the last six years, the Texas charter community has established strong relationships with legislative and State Board of Education (SBOE) champions who recognize the unique value of public charter schools—and the urgent need for flexibility and resources to help them thrive. But this important work is never finished.
Throughout 2024-25, TPCSA facilitated numerous opportunities for lawmakers to see their local charter schools in action. Member charter schools put their advocacy efforts into overdrive, completing a record 657 engagements with state, local, and national lawmakers or their staffers.
In the last six years, the Texas charter community has established strong relationships with legislative and State Board of Education (SBOE) champions who recognize the unique value of public charter schools—and the urgent need for flexibility and resources to help them thrive. But this important work is never finished.
Throughout 2024-25, TPCSA facilitated numerous opportunities for lawmakers to see their local charter schools in action. Member charter schools put their advocacy efforts into overdrive, completing a record 657 engagements with state, local, and national lawmakers or their staffers.
In the last six years, the Texas charter community has established strong relationships with legislative and State Board of Education (SBOE) champions who recognize the unique value of public charter schools—and the urgent need for flexibility and resources to help them thrive. But this important work is never finished.
Throughout 2024-25, TPCSA facilitated numerous opportunities for lawmakers to see their local charter schools in action. Member charter schools put their advocacy efforts into overdrive, completing a record 657 engagements with state, local, and national lawmakers or their staffers.
A major driver of success was the Amplify Advocacy Program (AMP) to onboard and coach new school-based advocacy staff. Schools with active AMP leads stepped up their advocacy participation by 89%.
A major driver of success was the Amplify Advocacy Program (AMP) to onboard and coach new school-based advocacy staff. Schools with active AMP leads stepped up their advocacy participation by 89%.
A major driver of success was the Amplify Advocacy Program (AMP) to onboard and coach new school-based advocacy staff. Schools with active AMP leads stepped up their advocacy participation by 89%.
A major driver of success was the Amplify Advocacy Program (AMP) to onboard and coach new school-based advocacy staff. Schools with active AMP leads stepped up their advocacy participation by 89%.
We recognized 7 outstanding Charter Champions on the State Board of Education and continued to facilitate connections with the energetic educators creating unique education models across the state.
We recognized 7 outstanding Charter Champions on the State Board of Education and continued to facilitate connections with the energetic educators creating unique education models across the state.
We recognized 7 outstanding Charter Champions on the State Board of Education and continued to facilitate connections with the energetic educators creating unique education models across the state.
We recognized 7 outstanding Charter Champions on the State Board of Education and continued to facilitate connections with the energetic educators creating unique education models across the state.
In April 2025, Mater Academy San Antonio became the first applicant approved through the new High-Performing Entity process for operators with proven results—another win made possible by the two-year rule revision project with the Texas Education Agency.
In April 2025, Mater Academy San Antonio became the first applicant approved through the new High-Performing Entity process for operators with proven results—another win made possible by the two-year rule revision project with the Texas Education Agency.
In April 2025, Mater Academy San Antonio became the first applicant approved through the new High-Performing Entity process for operators with proven results—another win made possible by the two-year rule revision project with the Texas Education Agency.
In April 2025, Mater Academy San Antonio became the first applicant approved through the new High-Performing Entity process for operators with proven results—another win made possible by the two-year rule revision project with the Texas Education Agency.
These aren't just numbers. High-quality advocacy engagements add up to meaningful partnerships with bill sponsors, committee chairs, and outspoken champions across the Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education.
These aren't just numbers. High-quality advocacy engagements add up to meaningful partnerships with bill sponsors, committee chairs, and outspoken champions across the Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education.
These aren't just numbers. High-quality advocacy engagements add up to meaningful partnerships with bill sponsors, committee chairs, and outspoken champions across the Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education.
These aren't just numbers. High-quality advocacy engagements add up to meaningful partnerships with bill sponsors, committee chairs, and outspoken champions across the Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education.
HIGH-IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS
HIGH-IMPACT
COMMUNICATIONS
HIGH-IMPACT
COMMUNICATIONS
A steady drumbeat of powerful communications propelled the charter community’s march toward progress in the 89th session. Our email audience heard from us weekly throughout the spring. Ahead of critical decision points, we sent personalized calls to action to charter stakeholders in every corner of the state. High-quality videos painted a vivid picture across social media feeds, amplifying the voices of our community and reaching lawmakers in every district.
The result? We saw a huge increase in support from our grassroots community, including emails to lawmakers and SBOE members and signatures on our petition for fair facilities funding.
A steady drumbeat of powerful communications propelled the charter community’s march toward progress in the 89th session. Our email audience heard from us weekly throughout the spring. Ahead of critical decision points, we sent personalized calls to action to charter stakeholders in every corner of the state. High-quality videos painted a vivid picture across social media feeds, amplifying the voices of our community and reaching lawmakers in every district.
The result? We saw a huge increase in support from our grassroots community, including emails to lawmakers and SBOE members and signatures on our petition for fair facilities funding.
A steady drumbeat of powerful communications propelled the charter community’s march toward progress in the 89th session. Our email audience heard from us weekly throughout the spring. Ahead of critical decision points, we sent personalized calls to action to charter stakeholders in every corner of the state. High-quality videos painted a vivid picture across social media feeds, amplifying the voices of our community and reaching lawmakers in every district.
The result? We saw a huge increase in support from our grassroots community, including emails to lawmakers and SBOE members and signatures on our petition for fair facilities funding.
A steady drumbeat of powerful communications propelled the charter community’s march toward progress in the 89th session. Our email audience heard from us weekly throughout the spring. Ahead of critical decision points, we sent personalized calls to action to charter stakeholders in every corner of the state. High-quality videos painted a vivid picture across social media feeds, amplifying the voices of our community and reaching lawmakers in every district.
The result? We saw a huge increase in support from our grassroots community, including emails to lawmakers and SBOE members and signatures on our petition for fair facilities funding.
MANY VOICES, AMPLIFIED
MANY VOICES,
AMPLIFIED
MANY VOICES, AMPLIFIED
Erath Excels Academy
Member School Leader
Infinite Minds
TPCSA Post-Authorization
Support Participant
Infinite Minds
TPCSA Post-Authorization
Support Participant
Government & Institutional Banking, Regions Bank
TPCSA Conference Sponsor
Government & Institutional Banking, Regions Bank
TPCSA Conference Sponsor
Triumph Public High Schools/SAPI
Amplify Advocacy
Program (AMP) Participant
Triumph Public High Schools/SAPI
Amplify Advocacy
Program (AMP) Participant
SUPPORTING
STRONG SCHOOLS
SUPPORTING STRONG SCHOOLS
If it takes a village to raise a child, public charter schools deserve a support system as big as Texas. In 2024-25, TPCSA created new professional development webinars focused on academic and financial accountability, responsive resources, and opportunities for education leaders to share their strategies for driving student achievement.
If it takes a village to raise a child, public charter schools deserve a support system as big as Texas. In 2024-25, TPCSA created new professional development webinars focused on academic and financial accountability, responsive resources, and opportunities for education leaders to share their strategies for driving student achievement.
If it takes a village to raise a child, public charter schools deserve a support system as big as Texas. In 2024-25, TPCSA created new professional development webinars focused on academic and financial accountability, responsive resources, and opportunities for education leaders to share their strategies for driving student achievement.
If it takes a village to raise a child, public charter schools deserve a support system as big as Texas. In 2024-25, TPCSA created new professional development webinars focused on academic and financial accountability, responsive resources, and opportunities for education leaders to share their strategies for driving student achievement.
In May and June, over 650 educators representing 51 charter districts attended our two-day Teach Like a Champion workshops in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, earning a collective 4,000 credit hours.
We also piloted a post-authorization coaching program to provide customized planning support for two recently approved charter schools. Next year, we’ll expand this effort to support nine new charter schools. By helping charter leaders build strong foundations from day one, we’re strengthening the pipeline of Texas charter schools ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
We also piloted a post-authorization coaching program to provide customized planning support for two recently approved charter schools. Now, we’re expanding this effort to support nine new charter schools. By helping charter leaders build strong foundations from day one, we’re strengthening the pipeline of Texas charter schools ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
2024 Texas Public Charter Schools Conference:
Making Bold Moves
2024 Texas Public Charter Schools Conference:
Making Bold Moves
2024 Texas Public Charter Schools Conference:
Making Bold Moves
2024 Texas Public Charter Schools Conference:
Making Bold Moves
Last October, nearly 2,000 attendees joined TPCSA in San Antonio for three action-packed days of learning and networking. A major highlight was the fireside chat between former Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley. Chairman Buckley made it clear that charter school facilities funding was among his top priorities for the coming year.
It was a bold statement, and he certainly delivered. As sponsor for House Bill 2, the primary school funding vehicle for the 89th session, he ensured that charter facilities funding was included as part of the larger bill, putting our priority in a strong position for passage.
We’re so grateful to the conference sponsors and exhibitors who helped sustain our work to support member excellence in 2024-25.
Last October, nearly 2,000 attendees joined TPCSA in San Antonio for three action-packed days of learning and networking. A major highlight was the fireside chat between former Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley. Chairman Buckley made it clear that charter school facilities funding was among his top priorities for the coming year.
It was a bold statement, and he certainly delivered. As sponsor for House Bill 2, the primary school funding vehicle for the 89th session, he ensured that charter facilities funding was included as part of the larger bill, putting our priority in a strong position for passage.
We’re so grateful to the conference sponsors and exhibitors who helped sustain our work to support member excellence in 2024-25.
Last October, nearly 2,000 attendees joined TPCSA in San Antonio for three action-packed days of learning and networking. A major highlight was the fireside chat between former Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley. Chairman Buckley made it clear that charter school facilities funding was among his top priorities for the coming year.
It was a bold statement, and he certainly delivered. As sponsor for House Bill 2, the primary school funding vehicle for the 89th session, he ensured that charter facilities funding was included as part of the larger bill, putting our priority in a strong position for passage.
We’re so grateful to the conference sponsors and exhibitors who helped sustain our work to support member excellence in 2024-25.
Last October, nearly 2,000 attendees joined TPCSA in San Antonio for three action-packed days of learning and networking. A major highlight was the fireside chat between former Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley. Chairman Buckley made it clear that charter school facilities funding was among his top priorities for the coming year.
It was a bold statement, and he certainly delivered. As sponsor for House Bill 2, the primary school funding vehicle for the 89th session, he ensured that charter facilities funding was included as part of the larger bill, putting our priority in a strong position for passage.
We’re so grateful to the conference sponsors and exhibitors who helped sustain our work to support member excellence in 2024-25.
2024-25 TPCSA
CHARTER MEMBER HOLDERS
2024-25 TPCSA
MEMBER CHARTER HOLDERS
Thank you to our member schools for advocating boldly on behalf of students, making high-quality public education accessible to families across Texas, and creating brighter futures for hundreds of thousands of students each year. We are honored to support you in your work.
Thank you to our member schools for advocating boldly on behalf of students, making high-quality public education accessible to families across Texas, and creating brighter futures for hundreds of thousands of students each year. We are honored to support you in your work.
